Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--IRA HARRIMAN DANGEROUSLY INJURED--Ira Harriman, who recently went to Marissa, Ill, to work in the mines, was dangerously injured Monday by a fall of coal, and that he was not instantly killed is almost a miracle. We did not learn the particulars of the accident, but understand that he was working with a mining machine along with four others when an immense block of coal fell, completely burying him. It was so large that his four companions could not lift or move it, and it had to be broken and split before he could be released. He was rushed to a hospital when it was found that he had been terribly crushed and that two big holes had been cut in his back. We are not advised as to whether or not any bones were broken, but do not see how he could come through such an experience without having every bone in his body crushed. It was at first reported that his back had been broken, but as the latest news from him yesterday was that he had a chance for recovery, this report was doubtless untrue. Mrs. Harriman, who had not yet gone to Marissa, left on the first train to be with him. Mr. Harriman's Higbee friends join the News in the hope for his speedy and permanent recovery. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--REV. GEO. L. JOHNSON WEDS MISS ROMA LUCILLE FULLINGTON--Mr. Geo. L. Johnson of Callao, Mo., and Miss Roma L. Fullington were quietly married Sunday, Feb. 22, 1920, at 8:30 p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents three miles northwest of Higbee, Rev. L. R. Lamb, pastor of the Baptist church of Huntsville, officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Jewell Fullington, Cousin of the bride, and Mr. Russell Walker of Thomas Hill, friend of the groom. Mrs. Johnson is the only living daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Fullington (and) is a most beautiful young lady of the highest culture and refinement, being a very talented musician and singer. She is a member of the 1920 graduating class of Prof. J. Thurber Gray of Huntsville. Mr. Johnson is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Johnson, one of the county's most substantial families and Thomas Hill merchants. Few young men have attained so many honors at the age of 23, being a graduate from Clifton Hill High School, also graduating last June with high honors from William Jewell College. He has been in active work in the ministry for more than two years, is now pastor at Callao, principal of the high school, and editor and owner of the "Callao Journal," a very progressive Macon county newspaper. They will reside in Callao until the close of the scholastic year, after which they will spend their vacation visiting relatives until Sept. 1, and then enter school, he to finish his seminary course, and the bride to continue her studies in music. The best wishes of an innumerable host of relatives and friends follow this estimable couple that their pathway may be strewn with love roses and each at least receive a crown of eternal glory as a reward for a life well spent in the services of the Master. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--(Kathy's notes: The following is a listing of the records for sale at Taylor Music Company in Moberly. Most sold for 85c. These were the songs that the young people of the day were humming, and courting to.) "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," "Home Sweet Home," "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," "Cuban Melodies," "Give Me a Smile and a Kiss," "I'm Always Building Castles In The Air," "Tulip Time," "Nobody Knows," "Every One was meant for Someone," "Lullaby Land," "Angels Dream Waltz," "Venetian Love Song," "Woodland Echoes," "Dear Old Pal of Mine," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Sing, Smile Slumber," "Raging the Scale," "Naval Reserve March," "Boston Commanders March," "I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now," "They're All Sweeties," "Coo Coo Orchestra Dance Record" "Mandy Dance," "Where The Lanterns Glow," "Sugar Lump Dance," "Chutney, Dance," "Canary, Dance," "Royal Vagabond, Dance," "A Rose, A Kiss, and You," "Girl of My Heart," " Old Black Joe," "Swanhee River," "When The Preacher Makes You Mine," " Granny Song," "When It's Orange Blossom Time," "Sybil, Dance," "Very Good Eddie, Dance." "Around The Map, Dance," "Down Among The Sheltering Pines," "Alabama Jubilee, Dance." Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--JOE SUTLIFF DEAD--It is with regret that we chronicle the death of another former citizen, Joseph Sutliff, who died February 19, 1920, at his home, on a farm near Clark, Mo. He was stricken with the "flu," and pneumonia developed a few days later, causing his death. His youngest daughter, Mrs. Velma Hamilton, died from the same disease a few days before, which, no doubt, hastened his death. Joseph Sutliff was born in England, April 24, 1860, and was in his 60th year at the time of his death. He came to this country when a lad of nine years. He lived in Higbee a number of years, prior to moving to Clark, a few years ago. He had long been a member of the Christian Church, and placed his membership with the local church in Higbee, during the pastorate of E. Y. Keiter. Owing to the nature of his sickness, there were no funeral services held. He is survived by his wife, one son, Thomas, of Clark, and six daughters, Mrs. Jno. Lewis, Mrs. J. N. Cleeton, Mrs. Frank Barron, Mrs. Ernest Truby all of Higbee, Mrs. Raymond Cook, New Salem, Ill., and Mrs. Carl Benette, Kirksville, Mo. Joseph Sutliff was a kind husband and father, and a good neighbor and citizen. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING--Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Powell, two of the county's most highly respected citizens, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday, the 24th, at their country home northeast of town, their guests being Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Terrill and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Powell and son, Frank. Needless to say, the occasion was a very happy one. That they may celebrate many more anniversaries is the wish of a wide circle of friends. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--J. J. BRADLEY TO TEXAS--J. J. Bradley, who returned from New Mexico some six months or more ago, and who has since been working for a drug firm at Montgomery City, has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the J. S. Merrill Drug Co. of St. Louis and will travel in the south, making his headquarters at El Paso, Texas. He is at present recovering from the flu, or a similar ailment, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Owen, of Moberly and will leave for the south as soon as he is able to travel. The best wishes of a host of friends in old Higbee will follow him. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--GOT ENOUGH OF TEXAS--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Hardin, who disposed of their big farm just south of Moberly early last fall and moved to San Benito, Texas, will be pleased to learn that they are to return to Randolph county, having had all of Texas they want. Mr. Hardin will move to the old Thos. Spurling farm northeast of town, which he purchased last week from Walter Spurling, and will move back about May 1. Mr. Spurling will move to the Thos. Brockman farm east of town, having purchased the half interest of his brother, May W. Spurling. They purchased the farm about a year ago, it will be remembered, at $125 an acre. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Worley of Des Moines, Ia., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Warford and other relatives and friends. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--TWO FINE FARMS FOR SALE--In order to settle the estate of the late H. E. Pattrick, the two farms belonging to the estate will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the court house door in Moberly on Monday, March 15, 1920. These are among the best farms in Randolph county and are located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Higbee on the Higbee-Huntsville road. One contains 146 acres, all in cultivation, except 10 acres of timber. The other farm adjoins and contains 148 acres, all in cultivation and grass. Good houses and barns, fruit, plenty of water. You can't go wrong in buying either or both. Come and look them over. L. T. Pattrick, G. E. Lessly, Administrators. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mrs. Wade Fullington received a telegram Friday morning from Belleflower, Mo., relating the sad news of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Madge Cole, from flu and pneumonia. The entire family are down with the flu, Mrs. Cole's father-in-law having died the same week from the dreaded disease. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Phillips, a son. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Thos. Jones of Detroit, who rented the John Whitmore farm west of town several weeks ago, arrived the latter part of last week, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nora, and moved to the farm Tuesday. The NEWS joins the community in extending the right hand of fellowship to these good people and in the hope that their stay will be permanent. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mrs. Nero Thompson returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Fayette. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MRS. GEORGE WOODS DEAD--Mrs. George Woods, who had been seriously ill for several days from flue and pneumonia, died at the family home in this place at noon Wednesday, February 24, 1920,--Higbee's first victim this year of this dread disease. Mrs. Woods was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len Hopson of Moberly, where she was born and reared and from whose schools she was a graduate. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband and five small children, the oldest of whom is but eleven years old. The entire family was down with the same disease at one time, and at the hour of going to press the baby, about a year old, is not expected to live through the night. Mrs. Woods also leaves one sister, Mrs. Carrol Hudson of Moberly, and a brother, Harold Hopson, of Cleveland, Ohio. Though the family had resided here but a year or so, Mrs. Woods, by her gentle Christian manner made warm friends of all with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted wife and mother and consecrated Christian lady. To the heartbroken husband and his motherless babes the deepest sympathy of all goes out. Owing to the illness of the children, the body of Mrs. Woods was taken to the home of the parents in Moberly yesterday to await the arrival of the brother from Ohio, when funeral services will be held and interment made in Oakland cemetery. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shirley, a daughter. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Thomas of near Yates, a daughter. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MRS. W. A. WHITMORE ASKS DIVORCE.--Through her attorney, M. J. Lilly, Mrs. Mary E. Whitmore this week filed suit in the April term of circuit court for divorce from Wm. A. Whitmore of this place. They were married August 20, 1919. She alleges in her petition that within three weeks from the date of the marriage he began using indecent language towards her, and in other ways showing that he cared nothing for her. Mr. Whitmore is past 75 years of age, and Mrs. Whitmore a few years his junior. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Roy Lynch of southeast of town, who is not noted for dancing, did a few fancy steps one day last week that he probably couldn't duplicate if his life depended upon it. He had taken a rat trap, in which he had captured a large rat, out into the yard, and thinking to have a little fun, armed himself with a stick and then liberated the rat. It was the unexpected that happened, for the rat made a bee line for Mr. Lynch and ran up the leg of his trousers. Throwing away his club, and perhaps forgetting all about having intended to kill the rat, Mr. Lynch grabbed the leg of his trousers just above the knee with one hand and with the other made an attempt o take them off, which proved a somewhat difficult matter, as the rat was also putting in its best licks and waltzed Mr. Lynch all over the yard. The rat finally turned and made its exit when it was killed. Mr. Lynch's family, who had been called out into the yard to witness the fun, sure got their money's worth and are still sore from laughing. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--The two small children of Pat Carson have been seriously ill for several days, and at the hour of going to press the recovery of the youngest was a matter of grave doubt. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--J. P. Dumont, local manager of the C. J. Harris Lumber Co., will leave today for Kansas City to spend his birthday, Sunday, with his family. As he was born on February 29, he has a birthday only once every four years, and with his family makes the most of the occasion. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Jennie Mag, the little three year old daughter of George Forsyth and wife, of Higbee, has heard much talk of death this winter, although her mother was unaware that she ever gave the slightest attention to it. While no deaths have occurred in the Forsyth family, they have lost so many friends and their deaths have come so closely together that the little girl gave her mother very much of a surprise one day last week, when, waking from her afternoon nap she looked up and inquired, "Who has gone to Heaven, now mother?"--Madison Times. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--George May, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown, living 4 miles north of Clark, died Monday of the flu. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. E. L. Rutledge of this place. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MELVIN MARSHALL FOR SHERIFF--Melvin Marshall, more familiarly known as "Poss," Moberly's popular and capable chief of police, this week places his name in our announcement column as a candidate for the office of sheriff. Mr. Marshall is a Randolph county product, being born and reared on a farm near Renick, and is a brother of Wiley Marshall of near Elliott, and is well known to most of our readers. He has been a citizen of Moberly for many years, serving as a member of the police force and is at present serving his second term as chief of police of that city. He has proved a competent and fearless officer, and has so discharged the duties of the office that he has won the respect and confidence of all who know him. He promises, if honored with the office of sheriff, to discharge each and every duty to the very best of his ability and with absolute fairness to all. He earnestly solicits your support, and hopes later when the weather will permit to solicit each voter personally. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.